For the reasons outlined
in the attached memorandum by Metro Legal Director Karl Dean, I am returning
BL2001-711 with my veto. I reluctantly exercise this authority but believe it
to be the appropriate action given the process and liability issues involved.

Because of my respect for
the intentions of the sponsors and councilmembers, as well as the appropriation
of partial funding for this purpose, I have directed Police Chief Emmett Turner
to develop a policy for properly honoring our disabled police officers. I have
asked him to report back to us his plans in this regard this summer.

Sincerely,

Bill Purcell
Mayor

The President gave notice
that the Council will vote on the Mayor's veto at the next regular Council meeting.

- ELECTIONS
AND CONFIRMATIONS -

Metropolitan
Action Commission
Appointment of Ms. Zulma Rivera to the Metropolitan Action Commission for a
term expiring February 2, 2004. In the absence of the appointee, the confirmation
was deferred without objection.

Metropolitan
Board of Health
Reappointment of Dr. Sam Okpaku to the Metropolitan Board of Health for a term
expiring July 9, 2006. The Rules-Confirmations-Public Elections Committee recommended
the appointment, and Mr. Ferrell moved for confirmation, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a unanimous vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by applying the Urban Design Overlay
(UDO) District to various parcels in the Music Row area along portions of Music
Square East, Music Square West, 14th Avenue South, 16th Avenue South and 17th
Avenue South, portions of Broadway, McGavock Street, Division Street, Music
Circle East, and Demonbreun Street, (29.45 acres), classified CF, (Proposal
No. 2001UDO-002U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Wallace requested a hearing
from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised. The President
asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came
forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Wallace
moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM20 to MUL District
property at 1004, 1006, 1010, 1012, and 1014 9th Avenue North, and 9th Avenue
North (unnumbered), by changing from IR to MUL district property at 1001, 1007,
1009, and 1011 8th Avenue North, by changing from CS to MUL district property
at 1000 and 1002 9th Avenue North, and by changing from OR20 to MUL district
property at 1016 9th Avenue North (1.93 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-056U-09),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Haddox requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor of the
bill. Letters and pictures were filed in favor of passage of the bill. The President
declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Haddox moved to pass the bill on second
reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A substitute ordinance to
amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a
District to RS10 District properties at 1083 Barnes Road and Barnes Road (unnumbered),
approximately 6,800 feet east of Nolensville Pike (44.61 acres), (Proposal No.
2001Z-043G-12), all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill
was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Knoch requested a hearing from
the public on this substitute bill which had been previously advertised. The
President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and no
one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Knoch moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R6 District to
MUL District properties at 1002, 1004 and 1006 28th Avenue North, and 2712 Albion
Street, approximately 90 feet south of Alameda Street (.51 acres), (Proposal
No. 2001Z-019U-08), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Whitmore moved to defer
action indefinitely on the bill, the bill being requested by Elaine Bailey,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

A substitute ordinance to
amend Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RM4
District to CL District property at 601 Old Hickory Boulevard, opposite Tolbert
Road (0.59 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-046G-06), all of which is more particularly
described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen
requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised.
The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the substitute
bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public
hearing closed. Mr. Bogen moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer
it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the Residential Planned
Unit Development District located abutting the west margin of Old Hickory Boulevard,
opposite Tolbert Road by canceling an undeveloped lot, classified RM4 and proposed
for CL District (0.59 acres), from the Planned Unit Development approved and
developed with 350 multi-family units, (Proposal No. 94-83-G-06), all of which
is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Bogen requested a hearing from the public on this bill which
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be
heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President
declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Bogen moved to pass the bill on second
reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 and R40 Districts
to R10 and R40 Districts a portion of property located at 3427 Richards Street,
north of Woodmont Boulevard (.30 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-017U-10), all of
which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the
Planning Commission. Mr. Shulman requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The
President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Shulman moved to pass the
bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from SCR District to
MUL District a portion of property at 7640 Highway 70 South, abutting the south
margin of Interstate 40 (11.95 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-050G-06), all of
which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Bogen requested a hearing from the public on this bill which
had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be
heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President
declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Bogen moved to pass the bill on second
reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending an undeveloped portion
of the Commercial Planned Unit Development District abutting the north margin
of Memphis Bristol Highway, south of I-40, classified SCR and proposed for CS
District (11.95 acres), to permit a 161,100 square foot, 5,000 seat church,
a shared parking plan for 288 spaces with Baptist Healthcare Affiliates, Inc.,
and a deferred parking plan for 269 spaces on the church site, replacing an
approved 200,000 square foot medical office building, (Proposal No. 94-71-G-06),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Bogen requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The
President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Bogen moved to pass the bill
on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 District to
IWD District a portion of property at 1670 Reynolds Road, approximately 1,800
feet south of Couchville Pike (1.44 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-055U-13), all
of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the
Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The
President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Derryberry moved to pass the
bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District
to RM20 District property at 1382 Rural Hill Road, approximately 1,300 feet
east of Mt. View Road, (Proposal No. 2001Z-007U-13), all of which is more particularly
described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Alexander
requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised.
The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and
a citizen was heard in favor of passage of the bill. The President declared
the public hearing closed. Mr. Alexander moved to pass the bill on second reading
and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 District to
CL District properties at 420 and 424 Donelson Pike and Donelson Pike (unnumbered),
approximately 150 feet south of Lakeland Drive (9.46 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-042U-14),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved
by the Planning Commission. Mr. Loring requested a hearing from the public on
this bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone
desired to be heard for or against the bill, and citizens were heard in favor
of and in opposition to the bill. Petitions were filed in opposition to passage
of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Loring moved
to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and
Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from CS District to
OR40 District property located at 331 Plus Park Boulevard, opposite Pavilion
Boulevard (4.18 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-047U-11), all of which is more particularly
described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Ms. McClendon
requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised.
The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and
no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed.
Ms. McClendon moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of the Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from IR District to
AR2a District certain property at Couchville Pike (unnumbered), east of Donelson
Pike (208 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-061U-13), all of which is more particularly
described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Mr. Derryberry
requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously advertised.
The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against the bill, and
no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Derryberry offered Amendment No. 1 and moved for its adoption, which motion
was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council. Mr. Derryberry moved
to pass the bill on second reading as amended and refer it to the Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District
to RS10 District a portion of property at Hobson Pike (unnumbered), approximately
700 feet north of Hamilton Church Road (0.50 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-051G-12),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Haddox requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The
President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Haddox moved to pass the bill
on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from AR2a District
to RS10 District property at 3830 Pin Hook Road and properties at 3826 Pin Hook
Road, and Pin Hook Road (unnumbered (54.34 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-049G-13),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission. Mr. Haddox requested a hearing from the public on this
bill which had been previously advertised. The President asked if anyone desired
to be heard for or against the bill, and a citizen was heard in opposition to
passage of the bill. The President declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Haddox
moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer it to the Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote
of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R20 District to
RM4 District property at 7216 Highway 100, approximately 3,700 feet east of
Old Hickory Boulevard (31.10 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-039G-06), all of which
is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action indefinitely and re-refer the
bill to the Planning Commission, the bill being requested by William E. Kantz,
Jr., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by amending the preliminary plan
of the Residential Planned Unit Development District located abutting the northeast
margin of Highway 100, 400 feet northeast of Old Hickory Boulevard, classified
R20 District and proposed for RM4 District, to develop 120 townhomes and three
single-family lots and revise the site layout to create a public street connection
to the west through parcel 21 to Highway 100, replacing 86 townhomes and three
single-family lots, (31.10 acres), (Proposal No. 97P-030G-06), all of which
is more particularly described herein. The bill was disapproved by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action indefinitely and re-refer the
bill to the Planning Commission, the bill being requested by William E. Kantz,
Jr., which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Section 17.16.060.B (Uses Permitted
with Conditions: Medical Uses-Veterinarian), by establishing a new measure for
building bulk and clarifying the standards for boarding of companion animals
as an accessory use to veterinary clinics (2001Z-004T), all of which is more
particularly described herein. The bill was deferred indefinitely by the Planning
Commission. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action on the bill to the public hearing
in September, which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by restricting the location of
billboards in Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), (2001Z-001T), all of which is
more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Mr. Ponder requested a hearing from the public on this bill which had been previously
advertised. The President asked if anyone desired to be heard for or against
the bill, and no one came forward to be heard. The President declared the public
hearing closed. Mr. Ponder moved to pass the bill on second reading and refer
it to the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee, which motion was seconded
and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by adding provisions for accessory
dwelling units in certain residential districts subject to the Urban Zoning
Overlay District (2001Z-002T), all of which is more particularly described herein.
Mr. Ponder moved to defer action on the bill to the public hearing in September,
which motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by modifying certain site plan
review requirements for Community Education uses (2001Z-005T), all of which
is more particularly described herein. Mr. Ponder moved to defer action on the
bill to the public hearing in September, which motion was seconded and adopted
by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance amending Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, by amending Section 17.08.030
and Section 17.16.220 by permitting temporary festivals in the agricultural
districts as a special exception, all of which is more particularly described
herein. Mr. Lineweaver moved to defer action indefinitely on the bill, which
motion was seconded and adopted by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
lease of premises by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
acting through the Metropolitan Board of Fair Commissioners, to Senior Citizens,
Inc. for a Senior Citizens Center. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Budget and Finance, Codes, Fair and Farmers Market, and Planning, Zoning
and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving the
transfer of certain property owned by The Metropolitan Government of Nashville
and Davidson County to the Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency (part
of property known as Boyd Park; Tax Map 92-5, part of Parcel 33). Upon motion
duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning
Commission, Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees
by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance accepting a
grant from the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation to The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Metropolitan
Historical Commission, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the Hermitage
Replanting Project. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading
and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
contract between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
and The Hermitage for the implementation of an activity of the Surface Transportation
Program, administered by the State of Tennessee, Department of Transportation
for the replanting of trees at The Hermitage. Upon motion duly seconded, the
bill passed first reading and was referred to the Budget and Finance and Parks,
Library, Recreation and Auditorium Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
grant agreement by and between the State of Tennessee, Department of Children's
Services, and The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County,
by and through the Davidson County Juvenile Court, for the provision of child
and family intervention services through the Davidson County Juvenile Court's
Child and Family Intervention grant, in an amount not to exceed $641,674.00.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Budget and Finance Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving the
acceptance of a grant from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of
Justice Assistance in the amount of $11,178.98 to The Metropolitan Government
of Nashville and Davidson County for the purchase of bulletproof vests. Upon
motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the
Budget and Finance and Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey Committees by a
voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance approving a
lease agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson
County, acting by and through the Metropolitan Police Department and Signature
Center, G.P. for the lease of office space for the Pass Program. Upon motion
duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning
Commission, Budget and Finance, Public Safety-Beer, Wine and Whiskey and Planning,
Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend the
Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing the name of North Hydes
Ferry Road to John Mallette Drive and Hydes Ferry Road, all of which is more
particularly described herein. Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first
reading and was referred to the Planning Commission, E-911 Board, Public Works,
Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice
vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Official
Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan Government
of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing Alley No. 624 (Proposal No. 2001M-046U-08),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works,
Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice
vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend the
Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing unbuilt Alley No. 1836
from the terminus of Cruzen Street to the alley's terminus (Proposal No. 2001M-030U-11),
all of which is more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by
the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission. Upon motion duly
seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to the Public Works,
Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees by a voice
vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend the
Official Street and Alley Acceptance and Maintenance Map for The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by closing Alley No. 913 (Proposal
No. 2001M-040U-10), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission and Traffic and Parking Commission.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Public Works, Traffic and Parking and Planning, Zoning and Historical Committees
by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from RS10 District
to RM4 District property at 934 Massman Drive, south of I-40 (.58 acres), (Proposal
No. 2001Z-052G-13), all of which is more particularly described herein. The
bill was approved by the Planning Commission. Upon motion duly seconded, the
bill passed first reading and was referred to the Planning, Zoning and Historical
Committee by a voice vote of the Council.

An ordinance to amend Title
17 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws, the Zoning Ordinance of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by changing from R10 District to
RM4 District property at Tulip Grove Road (unnumbered), abutting the south margin
of Leesa Ann Lane (5.34 acres), (Proposal No. 2001Z-054G-14), all of which is
more particularly described herein. The bill was approved by the Planning Commission.
Upon motion duly seconded, the bill passed first reading and was referred to
the Planning, Zoning and Historical Committee by a voice vote of the Council.